Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella is linked with a return to Spain, Liverpool are keen on teenage RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande, while Newcastle face competition for Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra.
Marc Cucurella’s future at Chelsea is in doubt after several clubs contacted the left-back’s representatives over a move away from Stamford Bridge. Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid are said to be among those interested in the 27-year-old Spain international. (The Athletic – subscription required), external
Liverpool are keen on RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande but have yet to reach a verbal agreement over a deal for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast striker. (Sky Sports), external
Newcastle have identified Atalanta’s Italy right-back Marco Palestra, 21, as a prime summer target but could face competition from Manchester City, Arsenal and Inter Milan. (Mail), external
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham wants to hire Pep Guardiola as manager of the Major League Soccer side following his departure from Manchester City, but the Spaniard will reject any offer of an immediate return to the dugout. (Mirror), external
Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva is set to sign a two-year contract with Barcelona after leaving Manchester City and the 31-year-old would like the move made official before the end of the week. (AS – in Spanish), external
England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, may have to join up with Manchester United during pre-season as a move to Barcelona, where he was on loan last season, has stalled. (Times – subscription required), external
Manchester United want to offload Rashford to help new head coach Michael Carrick’s transfer budget and, while Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham are monitoring the situation, the club are reluctant to sell him to one of their top-flight rivals. (Mirror), external
Nottingham Forest will hold talks with 28-year-old midfielder Ibrahim Sangare over a new contract amid interest in the Ivorian from Manchester United and Besiktas. (Football Insider), external
Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, 23, is a target for Manchester United, whose manager Michael Carrick is familiar with the English player having worked with him during a stint in charge of the Teesside club. (Northern Echo), external
Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand, 24, is considering his options after the expiry of a clause in his loan from Aston Villa to Crystal Palace to make the move permanent. (Evening Standard), external
Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson is wanted by Wrexham, but the Welsh club need the Black Cats to reduce their asking price of £8m-10m for the 26-year-old Englishman. (Sky Sports), external
Aston Villa are willing to let Spanish right-back Andres Garcia, 23, leave the club on loan in the summer, with Valencia and Elche among the interested clubs. (Tribuna Deportiva – in Spanish), external
Tottenham have identified Eintracht Frankfurt winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya as a potential signing, but the Bundesliga club will not let the 21-year-old Frenchman leave on the cheap. (Teamtalk), external
